Investing in Bitcoin gives you full control over your Bitcoin. No third party can freeze your Bitcoin.

And in Bitcoin ETFs, you are buying the shares that hold the Bitcoin, which gives easier access and regulated custody.

So investing in Bitcoin or in Bitcoin ETFs totally depends on your preferences.

I redeemed my 1995 Series I bond in January 2025, after deferring taxes for decades. Since I included the accrued interest on my 2024 tax return, should I disregard the 1099-INT for 2025 that just arrived?

I filed my taxes in March and was expecting a refund, but there is no refund done from their side. Why is this happening? Why is the IRS delaying my refund? Is there any way to check its real-time status online?

I overpaid my taxes.

The US president announced a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union and Mexico. The US imposed this tariff to protect domestic industries, unfair trade practices, and recent issues like drug trafficking with Mexico. These tariffs will be effective from August 1.

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After the announcement, the US stocks dipped immediately, which created a chaos of rising input costs for companies, increased trade tension, and uncertainty in global trade dynamics.

How should I create a balance between investment, repayment plans, and job choices (pay cut for nonprofits) in the face of student loan debt and PSLF uncertainty?

I'm comparing car insurance rates and noticed they vary based on things like ZIP code and car age. Why is that? Which factors—like mileage or credit—matter most to insurers?